Celebrate FREEDOM PRAYERS, the new release from THE AFRICAN SPIRITUALS.
FREEDOM PRAYERS features the down-home soul vocals of RANATA WINGO and LATONYA THOMPSON! And awe-inspiring African drummers HASHIM SALEH, ALLEN BOYD and OSEIKU DANEL.
It's all the good ol' foot stomping songs grandma 'nem used to sing. I'll Fly Away, Walk With Me Lord, Down By the Riverside, Motherless Child, Go Down Moses, Cum Ba Ya, Lily of the Valley, etc. These Songs of Zion are just as uplifting today as they were generations ago.
Freedom Prayers compiles the best soul spirituals in the history of African American people. This music of our forefathers and foremothers demonstrates how Songs of Zion were used as a balm to build faith and renew strength. This music nourished our spirits and helped us survive.
During the live concert recording we give information about how songs like Wade in the Water and Steal Away were used to conceal escape itineraries and songs like Oh Freedom became rallying cries of the Civil Rights Movement.
Traditional African rhythms, like Lamban and Doundounba, blend with Negro Spirituals to create the African Spirituals. Invigorating music that inspires and reminds, while issuing a charge for forward progress.
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This program is ideal for Juneteenth celebrations! Available all year. Call today for booking information. 980.254.3573
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